Securities Litigation Associate

Orrick is seeking an associate with 3-5 years of Securities Litigation experience. The ideal candidate would be based in Los Angeles, New York, Orange County, San Francisco, or Santa Monica. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative environment with professional growth and development prospects.

We handle a diverse array of civil and regulatory matters for corporate and individual clients, including Fortune 100 companies and leading technology and life sciences firms. Our practice encompasses securities class actions, derivative suits, merger litigation, and other civil actions related to securities disputes. We offer an unparalleled platform for associates eager to engage in high-stakes litigation and complex investigatory and regulatory matters for some of the world's most innovative companies.

Key Responsibilities:
* Represent clients in securities class actions, shareholder derivative lawsuits, and commercial disputes at trial and appellate levels.
* Support advocacy efforts before regulators to minimize or avoid enforcement actions.
* Collaborate on internal, government, and regulatory investigations.

Why Orrick:

For the ninth year in a row, Orrick is one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, the annual list that recognizes companies with extraordinary workplace cultures. Additionally, Orrick has been recognized as the Most Innovative Law Firm in North America three years in a row (Financial Times) and Technology Group of the Year (Legal360).

We bring distinctive quality, diverse teams, and innovation to everything we do. At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding. We'll help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams. Our top-notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, and shadowing opportunities are what set us apart. If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, you're just who we've been looking for.

* JD from an accredited law school.
* Admission to the NY or CA bar.
* 3-5 years of experience in securities litigation or related fields.
* Experience with securities-related disputes and investigations or charges by federal and state agencies for alleged securities law violations.
* Strong analytical, research, and writing skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

How to Apply:

Please apply online at https://www.orrick.com/Careers and include a resume, J.D. transcript, and cover letter.

Search firm recruiters must submit using our Search Firm Portal.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Caitlin Gramlich, Senior Recruiting Manager, at cgramlich@orrick.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $235,000 and $365,000.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography. Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances; robust mental well-being benefits; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long-term disability benefits; a health savings account (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program. This role is eligible to employees will receive compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice[1]; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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